Winning blow: knight to d7 (f6·8)
c9-22039Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
15. Nxd7 Qc7 16. Bf6+ Be7 17. Bxg7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d7 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (+3.9).
- Strong! bishop to g7 is the sharp choice (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qc7, then Bf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #769.
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